Physical activity motives, barriers, and preferences in people with obesity: A systematic review

Baillot, Aurélie et Chenail, Stéphanie et Barros Polita, Naiara et Simoneau, Mylène et [5 autres] (2021). Physical activity motives, barriers, and preferences in people with obesity: A systematic review. Plos One, 16 (6).

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Background
Although the benefits of physical activity (PA) are well known, physical inactivity is highly prevalent among people with obesity. The objective of this systematic review was to i) appraise knowledge on PA motives, barriers, and preferences in individuals with obesity, and ii) quantify the most frequently reported PA motives, barriers and preferences in this population.

Methods
Six databases (Pubmed, CINAHL, Psyarticle, SportDiscus, Web of science and Proquest) were searched by independent reviewers to identify relevant quantitative or qualitative articles reporting PA motives, barriers or preferences in adults with body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2 (last searched in June 2020). Risk of bias for each study was assessed by two independent reviewers with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT).

Results
From 5,899 papers identified, a total of 27 studies, 14 quantitative, 10 qualitative and 3 mixed studies were included. About 30% of studies have a MMAT score below 50% (k = 8). The three most reported PA motives in people with obesity were weight management, energy/physical fitness, and social support. The three most common PA barriers were lack of self-discipline/motivation, pain or physical discomfort, and lack of time. Based on the only 4 studies available, walking seems to be the preferred mode of PA in people with obesity.

Conclusions
Weight management, lack of motivation and pain are key PA motives and barriers in people with obesity, and should be addressed in future interventions to facilitate PA initiation and maintenance. Further research is needed to investigate the PA preferences of people with obesity.

Type de document:	Article
Départements et école, unités de recherche et services:	École interdisciplinaire de la santé
Date de dépôt:	25 août 2026 17:50
Dernière modification:	25 août 2026 17:50
URI:	https://di.uqo.ca/id/eprint/1991

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